automated insulin dosing system

Medtronic's MiniMed 770G scores FDA clearance for kids, adults

By Laura Lovett 11:59 am September 1, 2020

Medtronic’s MiniMed 770G System has landed FDA clearance for its hybrid closed-loop system, marking the first time an automated insulin delivery system was greenlighted for young children with Type 1 diabetes. This clearance means that the tool can be marketed to children as young as 2. It can also be used for adults. The system includes an algorithm which is able to measure a patient’s glucose...

FDA warns consumers, providers of unvetted glucose management devices, systems

By Dave Muoio 12:26 pm May 20, 2019

On Friday, the FDA issued a warning to patients and providers describing the dangers of diabetes management devices and software that haven’t been assessed by the agency. These include any unapproved or unauthorized continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and automated insulin dosing systems, whether used as a standalone device or integrated as part of a glucose management system. “These...